Recipezaar: Turkish,Side Dishes recipes

Carol's Hummous

Fri, 11 May 2001 09:40:31 -0400

A recipe I learned from two Lebanese friends. This is my family's most requested dish at get-togethers. -- posted by Carol Bullock

Avgolemono Soup (Chicken Soup)

Sat, 11 Aug 2001 13:42:07 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Avgolemono Sauce

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:26:01 -0400

Adopted! Goes with the already posted "Avgolemono Soup (Chicken Soup)" recipe. As Cookgirl says, an onion? I don't know what the intent of the original poster was, but I don't use any onion. Thanks, CG, for bringing it to my attention! -- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Loutzoukaxia (Different Lentil Recipe)

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:26:05 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Pita Bread

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:46:46 -0400

Note: This is one of the recipes I adopted in the Great 'Zaar Ophan Adoption of 2005. I hope you enjoy it. -- posted by UnknownChef86

Marinated Octopus

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:46:48 -0400

This is an adopted recipe and should be made with larger, older, not itty bitty baby octopus. The flavour of vinegar and lemon here are strong and not to everyone's taste. If you are fond of tako sashimi, this is not for you. But if Mediterranean fish salads are your thing, this is authentic. -- posted by rangapeach

Dolmathes (Stuffed grape leaves)

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:46:51 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Bifteki

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:46:53 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Giavourlakia Avgolemono (Lamb and Rice Meatballs)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:28:53 -0400

-- posted by truebrit

Moustalevria (Grape Wine Pudding)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:28:59 -0400

This is not my recipe - I just changed the words 'wine sludge' to the more appetizing (and correct) 'wine must'. But it tells me this recipe needs a description for it to take the correction, so this is it. - evelyn/athens -- posted by MirandaLee

Turkish Cabbage Salad (Lahana Salata)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:29:20 -0400

We actually had this during our last trip to Turkey. This recipe is incredibly simple and easy to prepare - exactly as it is intended to be. Olives may be used as a garnish, if desired. -- posted by - Carla -

Choban Salatasi (Turkish "Shepherd's" Salad)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:29:25 -0400

-- posted by BonnieZ

Salata Marouli (Romaine Lettuce Salad)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:29:34 -0400

-- posted by Jellyqueen

Pilafi (Greek Style Rice)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:30:18 -0400

Easy side dish. -- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Turkish Leeks

Mon, 04 Mar 2002 13:50:00 -0500

-- posted by Dancer^

Hummus Amongus

Sun, 10 Mar 2002 11:31:38 -0500

There's a large Middle Eastern population in Bayridge Brooklyn and amazing restaurants line the avenues...hummus is served with every dish on the menu...it's one of my favorite things in the whole wide world...if you haven't tried it, please do. I think you'll love it! -- posted by Gingerbee

Mutabbul

Sun, 31 Mar 2002 16:16:12 -0500

A Turkish variation on a much-loved Middle Eastern dish said to have been invented by the ladies of the Sultan's harem - to win his favours!From one of my favourite cookbooks The Complete Meze Table. -- posted by Angela Sara

Stuffed Eggplant(Aubergine) (Melitzanes Papoutsakia)

Sun, 14 Apr 2002 20:43:07 -0400

Mediterranean style stuffed Eggplant dish. Traditionally made with ground lamb but any ground meat can be substituted. -- posted by 1Steve

Turkish Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Tue, 13 Aug 2002 18:04:59 -0400

Can be prepared in advance and kept in fridge. Can be served on its own as well! -- posted by ErOnur

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper & feta Hummus

Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:33:03 -0400

Middle Eastern style spread for Pita bread. This recipe is very tasty and easy to make. This is a very popular dish in this region. The base is usually Chickpeas and Tahini, but the flavor added to the base vary widely from one chef to the next. Tahini is a sesame paste, you can usually find it in the Mediterranean section of your grocery store. -- posted by 1Steve

Turkish Braised Leeks with Olives

Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:34:16 -0400

-- posted by Dancer^

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Fri, 10 Jan 2003 20:03:06 -0500

Posted in response to a request for a Turkish salad. I have not tried this recipe but it sounds pretty similar to a salad my grandma used to make! -- posted by Tish

Cucumber and Tomato Salad in Garlic Yogurt Dressing

Fri, 10 Jan 2003 20:03:22 -0500

Posted in response to a request for a Turkish recipe. -- posted by Tish

Turkish Tomatoes

Wed, 18 Jun 2003 20:32:04 -0400

These tomatoes are absolutely delicious. It is based on a Donna Hay recipe. -- posted by Latchy

Turkish Pilaf with Tomato

Sat, 13 Dec 2003 20:01:31 -0500

This is a wonderful, mild pilaf made with tomato juice and optional cinnamon. The handkerchief steaming is what makes it authentically Turkish. Because of the steaming, the cook time is 30 minutes longer than just cooking the rice. Cook time also includes cooling time for rinse water. -- posted by sugarpea

White Beans Plaki

Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19:58:58 -0500

A delicious Turkish dish that has turned many a bean-hater into a bean-lover in my house. Serve as part of a Turkish meze or with meat such as a nice steak, in place of potatoes. -- posted by Sackville

Mehmet's Broad Beans

Fri, 14 May 2004 20:00:14 -0400

This recipe has a most romantic source. A few years ago my husband and I chartered a small gulet to explore the coast of Turkey. Our captain, cook and guide was Mehmet. We moved around the Gulf of Fethiye, looking at ruins and swimming by day, mooring each night in a different place. One night, Mehmet cooked these beans and gave me the recipe. I'm very happy that I can share it with you. -- posted by Surfsider

Hunkar Begendi (Turkish Eggplant (Aubergine) Cream)

Mon, 12 Jul 2004 19:59:52 -0400

This literally translates as 'the Sultan's Delight', and it is that! The first time I had it, I fell in love. Mild, rich, buttery - it perfectly complemented the braised beef (in tomato sauce) that it was meant to accompany. This is a very subtle dish. If you want FLAVOUR, look elsewhere. This is flavourful in a more refined way, and also a lesson to our overly-spiced palates. -- posted by evelyn/athens

Turkish Leeks in Olive Oil

Sat, 30 Apr 2005 21:12:28 -0400

From "The Complete Book of Turkish Cooking". The author suggests serving this dish cold with lemon juice. -- posted by Mercy

Kabak Mücveri (Turkish Zucchini Fritters)

Thu, 23 Jun 2005 16:59:26 -0400

Fritters are very popular in the Middle East. They are eaten hot or at room temperature as a vegetable side dish or a meze. It couldnt be simpler to make, but you can dress it up with optional garnishes of black olives, tomatoes, or hard-boiled egg. The perfect use for small, sweet new zucchini. Serve alone or with a creamy garlic-lemon yogurt sauce for a perfect complement to any spicy or grilled foods that call for a cooling accompaniment. -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Turkish Pilav (Rice)

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 17:22:12 -0400

I've seen many varying dishes of rice in Turkey, all of them quite good, so this is just one of many. This variation has a good taste, but because the flavor isn't too bold it makes an easy side dish to most meals. Afiyet Olsun! -- posted by MSU_Girl

Turkish Green Beans

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 17:23:30 -0400

The Zaar World Tour has me searching high and low for new recipes from all corners of the globe. This is an untried recipe by the simplicity and unusual inclusion of yogurt as a sauce for the beans appeals to me. -- posted by justcallmetoni

Fresh Cranberry Beans With Tomatoes, Onions and Cinnamon

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:45:45 -0400

If you think cinnamon seems odd with beans, you've underestimated what Turkish cooks can do with spices. Try this healthy and delicious side dish, a Food and Wine staff favorite! MAKE AHEAD: The beans can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving. Recipe by Engin Akin from Engin's Empire (Food and Wine, April 2001) -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Courgette (Zucchini) & Feta Fritters

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 09:24:39 -0400

"A few of these would make a great veggie main course." From "The Hairy Biker's Cookbook" MAY 2006 BBC Good Food issue. -- posted by Amanda in Aberdeen

Prasa Yahnisi

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 21:08:06 -0400

Turkish stewed leeks. It is fine if you need to cut up the leeks to fit them in your pan. -- posted by echo echo

Yogurtlu Biber (Bell Pepper With Yogurt)

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 10:38:40 -0500

I brought this recipe back from Turkey; it's good as a starter or as a side dish for grilled meat and pilav. -- posted by Ms.Norrell

Tabbouli / Tabouli / Tabbouleh Salad (Parsley Salad)

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:59:46 -0500

A Lebanese friend showed me how to make this back in 1996. It's my mother-in-laws favourite salad and I normally make it on request specially for her. I prefer flat leaf fresh parsley (also known as Italian Parsley) as it's better texture but curly leaf is alright. I normally buy the parsley and spring onions from the supper market prepacked bunches so if your measurements are slightly more or less it's alright, it doesn't have to be exact. The bourghul also soaks a lot of the moisture and I like Tabbouli to be moist not dried that's why there is a lot of lemons and olive oil. Like everything we cook it's all about the palate and who we are cooking for so if you choose to put less oil and lemons then it's ok. Salt and black pepper to taste, so feel free to add less but not to much. The secret to good Tabbouli is that everything should be finely chopped. Enjoy -- posted by Chef floWer

Imam Bayildi

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:52:51 -0400

I found this in a turkish cook book and I must say that the first time I tried it, I almost swooned like the Imam did! I think the trick here is in the slow *stovetop* cooking, versus the oven, as baking will inevitably dry it and will make the frequent 'basting' difficult. Give it a try!!! Maria Cristina -- posted by Chez Quacky

Easy Low Fat Cacik (Garlic Yogurt Dip)

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:36:34 -0400

This is my Turkish mother in law's recipe. It can be made in advance and kept in the fridge prior to serving. -- posted by Bambi2

Bulgar Pilaf With Chestnuts and Spicy Tangerine Brown Butter

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:41:09 -0500

Browned butter is the secret force in Turkish cooking, says Ms. Akin, an expert in Ottoman palace cuisine. This is from a cooking column by Melissa Clark in the 12/5 edition of the New York Times. I reduced the oil and butter (or will as soon as I make this recipe). Use 1 and 4 tablespoons, respectively, if you'd prefer. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Tomato Salad - Domates Salatasi

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:52:44 -0500

This salad goes well with most Turkish meals, particularly in summer when tomatoes are at their best. You can arrange the salad any way you like, I have listed the way I prefer to arrange the salad. If you wish to peel the tomatoes and cucumber you may however it is not necessary. You can make this salad one hour before serving. Original recipe comes from a book called "Turkish Cookbook" by Tess Mallos -- posted by Chef floWer

Chef Flower's Potato Salad - Kibrisli Patates Salata

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:09:47 -0500

This is my mothers recipe, she always makes it if we had a barbeque. All my relatives have a different version of Patates Salata, some add lemon juice instead of vinegar. Others relatives add beetroot/beet or fresh parsley or fresh mint or onions. This is the way I like it, quick, simple and mums recipe. -- posted by Chef floWer

Potato Borek

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:59:39 -0400

Yhis one comes from King Arthur Flour. -- posted by Schweik

Persian Yogurt Salad

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:09:22 -0400

Usually served along with a main dish, served with rice! -- posted by Stacia_

Turkish Eggplant & Pepper Salad With Walnuts & Yogurt

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:02:17 -0400

Classical Turkish Cooking -- posted by Stacia_

Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:53:59 -0400

Very light and refreshing and EASY salad for the summer months when watermelons are sweet and juicy. Recipe from Food & Wine; states that this is a Turkish dish. -- posted by JanuaryBride

Turkish Chickpea Salad (Nohut Salatasi)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:06:46 -0400

I learned this refreshing salad in a Turkish cooking class. Preparation time does not include optional marinating time, but marinating is recommended for full flavor. -- posted by MissLinguist

Vegetarian Kufteh / Köfte (Middle-Eastern Meatballs)

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:01:46 -0500

Kufteh (Persian), köfte (Turkish) and kibbeh (Arabic) are round, walnut-sized patties usually made from pounded meat but sometimes from fish or vegetable pulp, which then is mixed with fine bulgur, herbs and spices. Serve this vegetarian version as an appetizer or a side dish. This recipe is from Martha Rose Shulman and was printed in the New York Times (January 2, 2009). -- posted by blucoat

Green Beans in Olive Oil

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:19:37 -0500

A simple, straight-forward way to serve green beans as a side dish. This is a good choice for a cold dish at a buffet. -- posted by Ice Cool Kitty

Turkish Wedding Pilaf (Dugun Pilav)

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:45:29 -0400

A nice simple and tasty pilaf. I sometimes use chicken stock in replacment of the meat one. It's a must to use basmati! Very good with Braised Lamb (Tas Kebap). Basically the recipe from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos -- posted by UmmBinat

Claudia Roden's Basic Couscous

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:34:03 -0400

This is an extremely simple way to prepare couscous so that it is moist, tender, slightly chewy, and in individual grains rather than clumps. It is from the cookbook, "Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon", by Claudia Roden. -- posted by blucoat

Sweet-And-Sour Celery (Sephardic Passover Apio)

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:32:31 -0400

This Turkish Passover dish is from this month's "Gourmet Magazine" (April 2009). As the celery cooks, it soaks up the braising liquid and becomes silky. Cooks' note: Celery can be braised 1 day ahead and chilled. Reheat over low heat, adding more water if necessary, or reheat in a microwave. Add celery leaves and parsley before serving. -- posted by blucoat

Turkish Mücver

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:19:29 -0400

deep fried patties of grated zucchini with dill eggs and flour, part of traditional turkish summer dinner table -- posted by ILKER

Turkish Eggplant (Aubergine) Pilaf (Patlicanli Pilav)

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:27:59 -0400

Really good. From The Complete Middle East Cookbook By Tess Mallos. This is really nice served with Recipe #322921. -- posted by UmmBinat

Artichoke Hearts in Olive Oil

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:38:56 -0400

Turkish Style Artichoke Hearts in Olive Oil. Perfect side dish for those hot summer days. -- posted by Dinu